A Sea Of Red

Some of thes eguys have been mentioned previously in this forum. But I really like seeing a Houston guy headed to the mountain:

Flames Baseball Announces Additions for Upcoming Year

July 26, 2006
Lynchburg, Va.

Liberty Flames baseball head coach Matt Royer has announced the commitment of 12 student-athletes to attend Liberty for the upcoming 2006-07 academic year.

“This is an outstanding group of young men and we are pleased they have decided to become a part of the Liberty baseball family,” said Royer.

Of the 12 newcomers, six are pitchers, while several have played multiple positions during their baseball careers.

Those committing to the Flames for the upcoming 2006-07 year are:



Player-Position-Previous School-Hometown
Grady Ihnat-LHP-Royal High School-Simi Valley, Calif.
Cory Johnson-Catcher-The King’s Academy-Lake Worth, Fla.
Rusty Lajoie-RHP-Atlantic Shores Christian H.S.-Chesapeake, Va.
Kenneth Negron-OF-San Jacinto College North-Kingwood, Texas
Clarence Nicely-RHP-Auburn University-Ona, W.V.
Aaron Phillips-INF-Cypress Junior College-Claremore, Okla.
Joshua Remwaowski-LHP-Mercyhurst Northeast CC-Moon Township, Pa.
Jonathan Schneider-OF/RHP-Riverview High School-Sarasota, Fla.
David Stokes-RHP-Cypress Junior College-Locust Grove, Okla.
Chase Vaden-LHP-Altavista High School-Lynch Station, Va.
Andrew Weaver-IF/OF-Fort Defiance High School-Weyers Cave, Va.
Garrett Young-IF/OF-Cypress Junior College-Fountain Valley, Calif.

http://libertyflames.com/index.cfm?PID= ... 55&TeamID=

Negron was the MVP of Kingwood's 5A State Championship a year ago. He helped San Jac to the JUCO World Series this spring. He's not very big but he's a baller.

Impressive grouping. As much as I harp about the locals, it appears coach has really addressed needs.

Some transferes in there to. Some information on the Auburn transfere that I found on their website. His ERA was 4.35, 1-1, 27 SO, this year as a part time starter.

Clarence Nicely


Class:
Sophomore

Hometown:
Ona, W.Va.

High School:
Cabell Midland

Height / Weight:
6-6 / 227

Position:
RHP

Birthdate:
11/06/1985

Experience:
1L


2005: Was 1-0 with a 4.07 ERA in 14 appearances with 22 SO and 9 BB in 24.1 IP ... Did not allow a run in 5 appearances in SEC play (8.2 IP) ... Surrendered just 3 H and 3 BB with 7 K's in conference play ... Held right-handed hitters to a .215 average (14-for-65) ... Went 6 consecutive appearances (8.2 IP) without allowing an earned run (4/16-5/22) ... Also had a string of seven consecutive relief appearances (11.1 IP) without allowing an earned run (4/5-5/22) ... Earned first career start at Samford (4/12), going 3.1 IP with 4 H, 2 R and a career-high 6 SO ... Earned win in relief against Mercer (2/15) [1.0 IP, 0 H, 1 SO] ... Made first career relief appearance against Hofstra (2/6) ... Went 1.0 IP, allowing 2 H, 1 R with 0 BB against Hofstra.

HIGH SCHOOL Four-year letterwinner for coach Tracy Brumfield at Cabell Midland High School ... Posted a 19-7 career mark with six saves ... Two-time All-State selection as a junior and senior ... Earned All-MSAC Conference honors as a sophomore, junior and senior ... Was 5-1 with three saves and a 2.00 ERA in 40.2 IP with 66 strikeouts as a senior ... As a junior, notched a 5-1 mark with three saves with a 1.40 ERA ... Fanned 68 batters in 47.2 innings during junior season ... As a sophomore was 7-4 with a 1.86 earned run average with a career-high 70 strikeouts and 62 innings ... 2-1 with a 1.24 ERA in 11.1 IP as a freshman ... Named to All-Tournament team of the West Virginia State Tournament as a junior ... Played in the Eastern Professional Showcase at Wilmington, N.C. in 2003 and was a member of Team Florida-USA in the fall of 2003 ... Played football as a freshman and was a member of the basketball team two seasons ... Academically, was a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Who's Who Among American High School Students ... Four year Student Council Officer and was the President of Fellowship of Christian Athletes as a junior and senior.

PERSONAL Born Clarence Anthony Nicely on November 6, 1985, in Huntington, W.V. ... Son of Troy and Susie Nicely ... Two siblings, sister Ashley (16) and brother Troy Arron (11) ... Father, Troy, played football at Marshall University (defensive end) in 1983 ... Major: Exercise Science.

We will always welcome any SEC transfers.